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2C - The Daily Iowan - Iowa City, Iowa - Thursday, May 8, 1997 Arts & Entertainment Now showing at a theater near you ••• New releases "Fathers' Day" (PG) - Billy Crystal and Robin Williams make their first non-"Comic Relier' pairing in this remake of a French farce about a hapless duo searching for the long-lost son that one of them never had. Opens Friday at Englert Theatres, 221 E. Washington St. "The Fifth Element" (R) - This visually stunning look into the 22nd century has a cabbie (Bruce Willis) trying to save the world from an art-deco nightmare of a villain, played by Gary Oldman. Opens Friday at Coral IV Theatres, Coralville_ "Sling Blade" (R) - Billy Bob Thornton's Oscar shocker tells the story of Carl, a mentally challenged man who befriends a young boy as he returns to his hometown after being locked away for killing his mother. Opens Friday at Campus Theatres, Old Capitol Mall. Now showing • "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery" (PG-13) - Some helpful advice: Brush up on your knowledge of Sean Connery's stints as James Bond to get the full enjoyment out of this outrageous, but focused farce of the spy genre and the free-love movement of th~ '60s . . Mike Myers is ideal as the wonderfully hideous title character, a hipster spy from the '60s who is thawed from a selfimposed cryogenic freeze to once again do battle with his arch nemesis, Dr. Evil (also Myers). Elizabeth Hurley gives good support as his sidekick, and the jokes work almost 90 percent of the time, which is more than you can say about most comedies of this kind. At Coral IV Theatres. *** - SH • "Breakdown" (R) - In the opening of one of the spookiest thrillers to come along in a while, Kurt Russell ("Used Cars") and Kathleen Quinlan ("Apollo 13") playa couple whose new Jeep breaks down while they're traveling cross-country, leaving them stranded in the barren, sunsoaked Southwest. Unfortunately, the wide-open, haunting landscape doesn't exactly leave them anywhere to hide when bad things start to happen. Right away, Quinlan hops into a semi with a helpful trucker (J.T. Walsh, "Sling Blade") to go phone for help at the diner up ahead, but she never comes back. When Russell investigates, apparently no one's seen her before, not even the trucker. The Highway Patrol can't help, but what's a frantic husband to do, since "the police is in on it," according to a creepy half-wit outside the diner. Red herrings. Tense atmosphere. Evil lurking underneath normalcy. The movie's opening nails all the fundamental elements of a great suspensor. When the answers start to appear, they don't quite live up to our raised expectations, but luckily director Jonathan Mostow adroitly trades suspense for thrills, and one late scene set on a farm is the one of the more gripping sequences)in recent memory. I don't think Kurt Russell could ever crawl from the underbelly of a speeding semi up to the top of the cab, as he does here, but in every other way he convinces. As the Everyman who kicks into action when necessary, Russell's performance would make Harrison Ford proud. At Coral IV Theaters. *** ~t - GK "Grone Pointe Blank" (R) - If John Hughes collaborated with Quentin Tarantino on a movie about a class reunion for all the dweebs, losers, jocks and princesses of'SOs Brat Pack movies, it might have turned out like this uneven jumble of light and dark oomedy. John Cusack ("Say Anything ... ") deftly plays Martin Blank, a hitman who returns to his lO-year high-school reunion to romance the woman he left behind (Minnie Driver, "Circle of Friends") and kill one more person. Lurking in the background are a few amusing characters, like Dan Aykroyd as a rival hitman and Alan Arkin ("The In-Laws") as Martin's shrink. But the film would have been edgier, sharper and funnier if the script had found a faster way to Publidty photo Robin Williams, Ben Hofmeier and Billy Crystal star in the new comedy "Fathers' Day," which opens Friday at Englert Theatres. meld the romantic comedy aspects of the story with the black humor of the hitman plot. As it is, "Grosse Pointe Blank" feels like two different movies, and neither of them is funny or entertaining enough on their own. At Campus Theatres, Old Capitol Mall. ** - GK "Liar Liar" (PG-13) - Forget the darker road Jim Carrey seemed to be heading down in "The Cable Guy." His new film is pure, unapologetic fluff that seeks to turn the rubber-faced comedian into someone as irresistibly likable as Tom Hanks. It's a one-joke movie, but it's a very funny joke, pro- "'" ducing many scenes that evoke uncontrollable laughter because they ring so true. Carrey's performance borrows heavily from that of Steve Martin's in 1983's "All of Me," with some of the spastic body contortions being almost identical. But who better to copy than Steve Martin? At Coral IV. *** - SH "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion" (R) - This gem of a movie is the funniest and most stinging portrayal of 1980's high-school life since "Heathers." Mira Sorvino ("Mighty Aphrodite") and Lisa Kudrow ("Friends") give endearing performances as the title characters, a pair of losers who moved to L.A. after high school and haven't gone anywhere since - until their 10- year high-school reunion is announced. The first few minutes play like a female Beavis & Butt-head, but once former classmate Janeane Garafalo ("The Truth About Cats & Dogs") shows up and the girls start paging through their yearbook, the film takes off. The jokes sting with truth, the one-liners are actually funny, and Garafolo's strings of obscenities are a scenestealer. Overall, the film is a great throwback to the carefree jubilance of 1980's films, with a silliness that's as true-to-life as it is funny. At Campus Theatres. ***'" - RM "The Saint" (PG-l3) - Val Kilmer bounces back from "The Ghost and the Darkness" land of the walking dead with a lively if showy performance as Si mon' Templar, an agent-far-hire with a fetish for adopting crazy personas named for saints. Hired by a power-starved Russian oil tycoon, his job is to steal the secrets of "cold fusion," a revolutionary new power source, from its creator, Dr. Emma Ru ssell (E lisabeth Shue, "The Karate Kid"). The movie isn't exactly original in any respect. The only thing that starts to work is the romance between Simon and Emma, even though it's contrived and ridiculous. These two really seem to go ga-ga for each other, and it actually is a refreshingly goofy kind of love affair toward the end. Still, it really hurts that this movie is more charming than uspenseful. What's really missing is a big action set piece for director Phillip Noyce ("Clear and Present Danger") to wow us with. Altogether, the action-adventure of this action-adventure is mediocre. At Cinemas I & II, Sycamore Mall. **%- GK "Scream" (R) - The concept of a horror/comedy is something that has been attempted in the past, but rarely as successfully as "Scream" does it. The killer is genuinely scary, the chases are truly frightening and the audience will be having fun the whole time. It is hard to imagine a room where "Scream" is being shown that is devoid of helpful cries being hurled by the audience to the actors on-screen. "Scream" boasts a brilliant script by Kevin Williamson and the distinction of being the highest-grossing horror film of all time. Watching teen-agers get killed has never been this much fun. At Cinemas I & II. **** - SH "Volcano" (PG-13) - Don't feel bad if you find yourself enthralled by this no-brainer of a movie about an unknown volcano wreaking havoc on Los Angeles, it's OK. You're not the onlyone. The amazingly implausible premise and some embarrasingly maudlin attempts at social commentary are made bearable by a load of bombastic special effects, the credits of which would be the crown jewel on any pyrotechnician's resume, and some enjoyable tongue-in-cheek performances by Tommy Lee Jones and Anne Heche. So feel free to sit back and take a ::--.......... big bite out of this tasty morsel of cinematic junk food. And remember where you are: This isn't "Anna Karenina," it's almost summer-movie time. At Englert Theatre. *** - SH "Warriors of Virtue" (PG) - A boy finds himself in the mythical, mystical world of Tho, defending its energy-producing Lifesprings from an evil kangaroo-like warlord (Angus Macfayden, "Braveheart"). At Cinemas I & II. Not reviewed. All movies are rated on a fourstar basis. All new reuiews preceded by a bullet (.). - Compiled by Stacey Harrison, Greg Kirschling and Rob Merritt Bijou The following films will be screened at the Bijou this weekend. "Architecture of Doom" - This Swedish documentary explores the Nazi philosophy of "beatifying the world through violence" during World War II. Rare archival footage of N ad art, architecture and popular culture are included. "Gabbeh" - A hauntingly mysterious tale from Iran, Mohsen Makhmalbaf's "Gabbeh" features beautiful imagery and a si mple, yet resonating love story that relates to the current condition of the people of Iran. "Tournee of Animation" - The 23rd annual showcase of th best In worldwide animation is sure to continue Its tradition of being a Bljou favorite. See Page 6C for Bijou show times. The Bijou is located in the Union. ) Roommate 'the hard, n Dear Harlan, Last year, my friend and I along 80 well in the dorms decided to get ·an apartment year. First semester was g FREE OPEN DELIVERY THE IOWA CITY LATEST (!~:.ally, he was the perfect 33 "' 9090 33"'.9090 1\ Now, thing.s have changed I· I' the worse. First of he 230 KIRKWOOD AVI. (Comer Klrkwoocla Ollbert) , goes to his classes. I ........ ,ro ...... - -Iirg~ fh;; One':'ToppTngT La;gejIeep O-"e-: TOpping T IA,ge, StUffed One-To;"r I. ~ ~:r:n:i ~~:re;~~ ~er~~~ ~~ $7 I 99 .,: $8 99 : $9 99 .: I ~ h:~8~::yeSn;~a~i~:;1~hin .... o .. - I I I can't even begin to tell you + tax · + tax + tax revolting thi is! I won't L __ Expires May 20, 1997 - _ J. __ Expire,May20, 1991 __ J. __ bpir .. May20,1991 •• J lie - he seems to be to doingit al\ the time and -----------------.......---------...... in the most public of . places (kitchen, living roOm, bathroom - with the door open)1 I've become a prisoner in my own house. I have «to tip-toe around to make sure J don't , walk in on him. I don't like to Lell • people how to live their lives - that's why Tlet this slide for 80 long. But it's getting a little unhealthy now, especially with such a SPECIAL SHOWING of the New 1997 Collection Friday, May 9th - 9:30 to 7:30 pm ~Et Saturday, May 10 - 9:30-5:00 pm See the entire line of Atencio gold and Atencio siluer & 18kt gold jewelry an4 accessories, sboum by tbe designer's representative. Select stones to be mOfmled in De1J4anr.s. bracelets pins and rings, or bring in your own stones lor remou1ltingl HANDS J E 1V na. 1I1.J iII tive topic. • •• I just can't live under these ,condition s and I need to addre s this problem. Maybe, I should just go back to dorms next year, but I like my dom. What should I do? I Dear Living In hell, Some roommates play some play piano, some ju t organ. What your roommaLe es to do on his own time is his busine . I t' just that he start keeping his business closed doors. Your biggest mistake was things get this out of hand time to set him straight. Be ,est, be sen itive and be there him. Find out why he's acti peculiar. 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OPEN THE LATEST 337·9090 _ Roommate can't handle ) the hard, naked truth near Harlan, Last year, my friend and 1 got ) along so well in the dorms we decided to get ·an apartment thi year. First semester was great. I Basically, he was the perfect roommate. \ Now, things have changed for the worse. First of all, he never ' goes to his elaa es. ] ALWAYS see Stu"~iOn~.To;ni:. I him and,he nev~r leaves me alon? !}JI Yr~'5 More dlSt.urblng t.han that., It 1 I seems whenever I walk in on him, 99 • I he's always playing with himself. I + tax 1 can't even begin t.o t.eIl you how . revolting this is! I won't bplt .. Moy 20, 1997 ... J lie _ he seems to be doing it all the time and in the most. public of places (kitchen, living rOOm, bathroom - with the door open)! I've become a prisoner in my own house. 1 have • to tip·t.oe around to make sure I don't , walk in on him. [ don't like to tell people how to live Dear New York, I usually don't address these types of questions, but this type of trivia drives women wild when approached by random guys at the bars ... According to the •••• book, "Pic- turesque Expressions - a thematic dictio their live - that' why I let this slide for 80 long. But it's getting a little unhealt.hy now, especiaJly with such a en i- tive topic. I just can't live under the e I conditions and I need to address this problem. iaybe, I should just go b ck to the dorms next year, but I like my freedom. What should I do? "Help Me, Harlan" LiVing in hell Dear Livin, In bell, Some roommates play guitar, some play piano, some ju t play the organ. What your roommate chooses to do on his own time is his own busine . It's ju t that he needs to start keeping his busine behind closed doors. Your biggest mistake was letting things get this out of hand. Jt's time to set him straight. Be hanesl, be en itive and be there for him. Find out why he's acting so peculiar. From every indication, your roommate might have many more problems than just what meets the eye. Regardless of where you're living, make sure he knows that you'll always support him and be there to lend a helping hand! Dear Harlan, This question comes strictly from a curiosity point of view. I've asked everyone I know, but have received no answers to date. Where does the phrase, "He's making money hand over fist" come from or even mean? I've done a Web search for clicht§s and have gotten nowhere. Can you olTer any answers? Thanks in New York nary· (Gale Research Company) the expression, "hand over fist" dates back to the early 1700s. The original version, "hand over hand" is a nautical term referring to the raising or lowering of cargo and sails by rope. This "hand over hand" pulling action results in the moving forward of cargo and commerce. The latter expression, "hand over fist," is a variation of the nautical term translated into modern English as making money rapidlyl Now, that's a pick-up line ... Harlan Cohen is a syndicated columnist based in Chicago. Write "Help Me, Harlan" via e-mail at harlan@Www.com or through the Web at http://shoga.www.com I-harlan. Send letters do "Help Me, Harlan," 1954 First St. No. 196, Highland Park, m. 60035. _Bb~ f 8:30-9:3ir' THURSDAYNIGms ALL NIGHf WNG 1.75 Feature Pint US AD BouIevanl Pints The Daily Iowan - Iowa City, Iowa - Thursday, May 8, 1997 - 3C Arts & Entertainment Farewell rants on the entertainment industry I had some grand, probing analysis of the entertainment industry as a whole ready, but, since this is likely my last Eighty Hours column (sob), I thought I would have a little fun. The following is my set of random observations about the entertainment world and some predictions for the coming entertainment year. Observations: A Stanley Kubrick movie kicks any TV movie's ass, no matter how long and faithful to the book it is, every single time. Come to think of it, a Kubrick movie kicks a Stephen King book's ass, too. TCI sucks. Let me say that again, it just feels so good: TCl sucks! Not only do they get rid of one of the few decent channels out there (Comedy Central), but they jack up the rates as well. I say let them hang. In spite of all this controversy over her sexual orientation, I have actually spent a lot of time looking at Ellen's humor. She really comes a lot from the Bob Newhart School of Pauses and Stuttering, doesn't she? overcommercialized wonders, MTV is returning to a "more music" format. Fine. Heck, I was happy until I realized that that just meant they are only going to play the same six videos more often. In general, the music industry continues to surprise me. It's the one business that, except for a few headaches (electronica, bad pop music), continues to produce quality, listenable works. Perhaps that's because the music biz is the one industry, besides fiction publishing, where success spawns greater artistic control, not less. Predictions: Hollywood will continue to churn out bigger, worse and more confusing movies for the foreseeable future, until at least one of the major studios collapses. Isn't U2 turning into everything It doesn't take a genius to preit used to hate? diet that really bad silver-screen And speaking of overhyped, adaptations of TV shows from yes- Dr. Octagon conducts bizarre, old·school experiment Using the alias Dr. Octagon, Kool Keith of the U1tramagnetic MCs is back with the Dreamworks release, Dr. Octagonecoiogyst . Kool Keith uses this alter-ego to explore different soundscapes and various concepts, with mixed success. Radically departing from his classic old-school style, Dr. Octagon attempts to fuse old-school rap with many of its off-shoots Son Volt travels relaxing Straightaways In Son Volt's second album, Straightaways, the band combines a variety of sounds for a soothing and relaxing listening experience. With a variety of instruments incorporated in some songs - including a banjo, fiddle, harmonica and mandolin - Son Volt has a unique sound that ranges from country-sounding blues ("Creosote") to energetic rock like techno, trip hop and ambience teryear will continue because Hollywood can't seem to come up with any original ideas. But my prediction is that they will start using up old TV shows faster and faster until last year's TV hits will be this year's movies. Proof? How about the upcoming "X·Files" movie? Playboy Playmates Anna Nicole Smith, Pamela Anderson- Lee-Anders on Patrick Keller CDRe~ews Whatever and Jenny McCarthy will continue to demonstrate their lack of talent by making worse and worse career decisions, until they are reduced to guesting at the Andy Williams Theater in Branson, Mo. Twenty years from now: The Wallflowers will still be here, the Spice Girls will not. Neve Campbell will still be here, Tori Spelling will not. Steven Spielberg will still be here, Jan ("Speed 2: Cruise Control") De Bont will not. The entertainment industry will ("Caryatid Easy"). ·Caryatid Easy" is the best cut due to its spirited sound, which is a little faster-paced than the rest of the album. Son Volt's sound and use of different instruments - such as the mandolin - are almost parallel to the 'SOs band Hooters, but the songs are a little more mellow and not as vibrant. , Some of the music on Straightaways also bears a vague similarimusic. At times, the experiment works well. Tracks like the eerie "Blue Flowers," which features a minimal violin loop, and DJ Shadow's remix of "Waiting List" make the most progress redefining rap. While the album does attempt to be experimental, Keith's true hiphop roots show at times, like with the instrumental "Bear Witness" and the solid "3000.' However, much of the disc is saturated with juvenile topics ("A Visit to the Gynecologist,' which samples a porn flick) and cheesy sounding . . ; y'..., , , ~ ~ '} II '., '),: continue to pat itself on the back. That means more awards shows. More bad sequels. And the industry will continue to be kissed by "yes-men" in the media. Look around at your entertainment magazines. How many times have you seen an "A" or a "10" in a given magazine in the last month? Far too many than are deserved, certainly. As far as I'm concerned, those grades should be reserved exclusively for Citizen Kane-esque works of art - perfection, not whatever new thing happens to ' catch your fantasy. Admittedly, I'm guilty of that sometimes, but it has to end some- ~ time ... ty to songs and groups of the past. With use of a low-strung banjo, the music in "No More Parades" sounds a bit like the Beatles' "Norelectronic beats ("Earth People"). Too bizarre for traditional hiphop fans, and too inconsistent to really be a breakthrough, Ur. Octagon probably will not find a core audience. Conceptually, Dr. Octagon should be a superior alternative to most commercial rap, but what he actually delivers is a creative but mediocre album. ** out of **** - Todd Pangilinan wegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)," while the guitar riffs in ... "Been Set Free" are a little similar to the ones in "Blaze of Glory" by Jon Bon Jovi. 'I While there is a variety of sound I in some songs, there are about ~ four songs that not only are a little dull, but sound alike, bringing the I overall quality of the album down t. a notch. ., Straightaways is not as strong of an album as Son Volt's debut ,. release, the critically acclaimed 7race, but it is still worth listening to, especially if you want to kick " back and relax. ** - Mike Weiler ') And finally, no matter how cyni- cal I may act, be assured that we are living in a unique time for the entertainment industry. Sure, there's a lot of crap, but there ; always has been a lot of crap. There's a lot of great stuff out there, too: "Seinfeld," "The Simp- ~ sons," the Dave Matthews Band, ' Kevin ("Clerks,' "Chasing Amy") Smith ... 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